Review of Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) by David D — 02 Aug 2015
Henry Thomas and the Rockabillies.
Henry Thomas is an aspiring musician who plays Rockabilly music. He gets into trouble and is sent to jail. When he is released, he heads to his hometown where he is split on what direction to take. His friends get him a place to stay and local job, while his mother figure recommends he goes back to school. Meanwhile, his girlfriend arrives in town and has his little girl with her that he has never met. His head is on the verge of exploding as he struggles with what to do with all these responsibilities when he just wants to become a rock star and become rich.
"He never admitted he had a wife to me.".
Robert Mulligan, director of To Kill a Mockingbird, The Man in the Moon, Summer of '42, Same time Next Year, Kiss Me Goodbye, Clara's Heart, and The Rat Race (1960), delivers Baby, the Rain must Fall. The storyline for this picture is compelling with some good twists. The acting is first rate and the cast includes Steve McQueen, Lee Remick, Don Murray, Paul Fix, and Ruth White.
"Why do I do these things?
I saw the previews for this on Movies! While watching another picture and had to DVR it. This was a wonderful movie with a very eccentric lead performance from McQueen. This definitely wasn't his best movie, but it was a unique side of him on display. I recommend seeing this once.
"Baby you better treat me right!".
Grade: B.
This review of Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) was written by David D on 02 Aug 2015.
Baby the Rain Must Fall has generally received mixed reviews.
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